Cross Creek Charter Academy vs Pinewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Byron Center · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
809 students
Pinewood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Cross Creek Charter Academy Byron Center, Michigan | Pinewood Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 1,581 | #265 of 485 |
| National rank | #10369 of 50,301 | #8942 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 809 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 39% |
| city | Byron Center | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 44.0).
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (68% vs 39%).
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 56%).
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 67.6%).
- •Pinewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.3).
- •Pinewood Middle School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 809.
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy is a charter school while Pinewood Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cross Creek Charter Academy better than Pinewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cross Creek Charter Academy ranks higher (71.3 vs 44.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cross Creek Charter Academy and Pinewood Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross Creek Charter Academy: 809. Pinewood Middle School: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross Creek Charter Academy and Pinewood Middle School rank in Michigan?
Cross Creek Charter Academy is 245th of 1,581 and Pinewood Middle School is 265th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).